Tech-firm Sogeti is hiring for new life science practices in Galway, Cork and Dublin.

This will create 50 new jobs across the three counties, with the potential for expansion to other locations over the next three years.

The roles will span across engineering, science, R&D, digital manufacturing, predictive analytics, consulting, project management and business development.

The company provides consulting and IT services to clients, and is now expanding into the pharma and medtech sectors.

Sogeti Ireland, part of the Capgemini Group, launched a dedicated life sciences practice in Ireland with its recently acquired engineering R&D partner, Altran.

The new recruits will bring their team in Ireland to 60 people.

The new jobs will initially be carried out remotely, but once Government restrictions ease staff will move to an office.